Oh Ellie, we have all made those sorts of mistakes! In fact, it really is true that we so often say things which hurt most, the very ones we love most , so don't be so hard on yourself !. Whether it be mother vs daughter, Husband vs wife , brother vs sisters, I have noticed that within families, none of us are really that good at taking advice from those closest to us, and in fact are more likely to take notice of the very same advice if it is dished out by someone not so close or even outside of the family circle. It is really hard to be caught in the middle as both parties are likely to vent their spleens at you !. OMG!... I have had this situation between my mother and my sister in law. years ago too. I remember at that time thinking the same as you are now.... Thank goodness I am living up here in Auckland and not near them both , where they were. I can truly understand your reluctance to become too embroiled in this after learning from earlier experiences I do think it wise to stand back a little anyway. It is very frustrating when as an onlooker, one can see the full picture though and they cannot - or possible can, but no way will admit it to each other. Usually it is because they are too busy trying to score points off each other , and it may take an outsider to get them to see sense. It is easy to take a horse to water though isn't it ?
Hugs, Ellie.
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